owllike

English

Etymology

From owl +‎ -like.

Adjective

owllike (comparative more owllike, superlative most owllike)

1. Resembling or characteristic of a owl.
   • 1896, Robert Louis Stevenson, Macaire, act i, scene 2 (stage directions)

     To these, by the door L. C., the CURATE and the NOTARY, arm in arm; the latter owl-like and titubant

Synonyms

• owlish
• owly
• strigine